Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early: The New Zealand Trick Revealed

At long last, *Monster Hunter Wilds* launches on Friday, February 28th, with a rolling launch that means different regions will get access at different times. If you're eager to dive into the action early, you can use the New Zealand trick to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* before it officially hits your region. Here's how to do it across various platforms.

How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early with the New Zealand Trick on Xbox Series X|S

The Xbox Series X|S offers the simplest way to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early. By changing your console's region, you can trick your system into thinking you're in New Zealand, allowing you to play the game at the earliest possible time. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to your Xbox settings.
2. Navigate to the System tab.
3. Select Language and Location.
4. Change the Location to New Zealand.
5. Restart your Xbox to apply these changes.

After restarting, you'll be able to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* as soon as it launches in New Zealand.

How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early on PlayStation and PC

Using the New Zealand trick on PlayStation and PC is a bit more complicated but still achievable. Since changing the region directly isn't an option, you'll need to create a new account with a New Zealand address.

For PlayStation 5:

1. Create a new PSN account with a New Zealand address.
2. Purchase *Monster Hunter Wilds* using NZ$ on this account.
3. You might need to buy New Zealand-specific PSN gift cards from third-party sites if your card doesn't handle international transactions well.

For PC (Steam):

1. Set up a new Steam account with a New Zealand address.
2. Buy the game using NZ$, which may be slightly more expensive due to exchange rates.
3. Consider purchasing New Zealand-specific Steam gift cards if necessary.

Keep in mind that the base edition of *Monster Hunter Wilds* is around $70 USD, but in NZ$, it comes out to about $77 USD.

When Can I Play Monster Hunter Wilds? Regional Rollout, Explained

*Monster Hunter Wilds* has a staggered release across over a dozen regions. The earliest launch is in Auckland, New Zealand, at 12 AM NZDT, which translates to 6 AM the previous day in New York and 3 AM on the West Coast. By using the New Zealand trick, players in the United States can enjoy almost an entire extra day of gameplay on Thursday, February 27th.

That's how you can play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early with the New Zealand trick. Whether you're on Xbox, PlayStation, or PC, these steps can help you get ahead and start your adventure in *Monster Hunter Wilds* before others in your region.